Otokrak Dynasty

[Schipperke]

Joria, I really like your ideas about organizing the Stories section.  With so many new stories being started, it would make it easier for people to keep them all straight.  And I also like the suggestion about removing the "dead" stories or moving them to the Graveyard section. 

One of the reasons I was thinking of giving up on this story was because I thought I'd be really busy with the Challenges, but that hasn't been the case so far, so I am planning to continue with it.  And Joria, you are right about the names.  I was musing over that earlier today.  If I continue the idea of using Inuktitut numbers for their names, here's what we'll have for 6, 7 and 8 (which are still a little ways away):  6 - Arvinilli; 7 - Malronik-Arvinilli; 8 - Pingasunik-Arvinilli.  Yikes.  I'm not sure the game will even let me have names that long, never mind trying to remember them. 

[ratchie]

For some reason whenever I see the name of your dynasty my brain reads it as the coat rack dynasty.
So saying that I would be totally lost with some of those extra long names.

Rachel

[Schipperke]

"Just an Update"

Can you tell I didn't know what to call this chapter?  It's just a peek into everyday life chez Otokrak.  Atauserk, respectable (hah!) matriarch of the clan, often gets the wish to steal things.  This surprises me, because James, founder of the Clan Douglases, was also a Kleptomaniac, and he never got those wishes.  I guess he was too busy fishing.  Anyway, I kind of feel sorry for Atauserk, having outlived her dear Chrissie and most of her friends, so every so often she goes out for a little late-night prowl.  Working at the Diner, she is aware that cheap cars often get dumped and left there.  The way she sees it, she's doing her employers a favour, clearing space in the parking lot.





Trust her to bring the wrench along.

Malrok continues to spend most of her time sculpting.  You'd think by now she'd know better than to stick her tongue on the block of ice.



Asa is still the official portraitist for the family, but now that he's retired he has more time to relax and just enjoy himself.  The old soldier pins on his medals and plays with his dollhouse. 



Pingasut decides to take up music as a career.   As Otis's LTW is to maximize the guitar and charisma skills, this gives them something in common.  On Sunday afternoon the two of them entertain in front of the theatre.



I know, I know - I said there would be no kilts in this Dynasty!  Well, I'm going back on my promise.  Blame a friend of mine who just returned from a trip to Scotland with a genuine 8-yard kilt in his clan tartan - wow!  This little simmy kilt isn't in any way the equal of an 8-yard kilt, but it's all we've got.  Besides, I think Otis and Ping look cute in their matching outfits.  The fellow standing with his back to the camera listening to the music is Ping's Uncle Mortimer Goth.

So there you have it folks, that's everyone updated.  Well, almost everyone.  Here's Ping on the phone with one of her friends, sharing some exciting news:



Yes, Generation 4 is on the way!

[Metropolis Man]

Just an Update. Lol, Schip. I think one of my Man updates was Insert Your Own Title Here. Same deal. Writer's block! 

[Lilygirl]

Love the matching outfits! And Ping's hat!

[Joria]

My favorite is the old soldier and his doll house! 

Our celtic kid in the house has been jonesing for a true plaidie for quite some time.  Their is a store nearby called Celtic Corner that not only carries her Irish dance shoes but also her Scots tartan!  Only in Portland! lol

Loving the "Just and Update".

[Schipperke]

"Sit"

(Don't worry, the title will make sense by the end of this post.  I hope.)

Pingasut is so excited about the baby!  You'd think she was the first Sim to ever have a baby.  She heads downtown to spread the news.  This is Christian Bachelor, one of her colleagues from work:



Christian:  Oh, hi, Ping.  Just started the new job and taking maternity leave already, eh?  Is that a real baby in there, or is your shirt stuffed with pillows?
Ping:  Feel the baby.
Christian:  Ow!  The little beggar kicked me.  Ok, so you're not faking pregnancy to get maternity leave.  Boy, can that kid kick!
Ping, smugly:  Bishop takes head kick, Chris.
Christopher:  Huh?
But Ping has moved on to her next target.  I have no idea who this guy is, but from the look of amazement on his face, I think he's just learned where babies come from.



A few days later, Ping goes into labour. 



She really had started labour at this point, honest!  Lesser sims may allow themselves to be overwhelmed by labour pains, but Ms. Ping seems to feel it is a good time to practice martial arts.  However, Otis reminds her that it's his baby too, and it's not going to be born in the middle of a sparring contest.  So off they go to the hospital.



As soon as Ping and Otis disappear through the hospital doors, who should arrive but Ping's Uncle Mortimer.  He's the only one from either family who turned up for the birth.  I think the woman is Mortimer's girlfriend.



Soon the happy parents emerge with baby Sitamat ("four").  Feel free to call her Sit.  I think that name will suit her, as her traits are Couch Potato and Friendly.  Everything possible is done to keep baby Sit in a good mood.  Mother has the fridge moved next to the crib (who knew that babies like being next to the fridge), and serenades the baby.



Since I don't have a lot of toddler pictures, I'll include them here.  Sitamat modelling her new outfit:



Mother insists on being the one to teach Sit her toddler tasks. 

[Metropolis Man]

What an adorable toddler outfit, Schip. She's so cute. Where did you get that outfit?

[samoht04]

It looks like the new Kids Sleep Wear set from the Store (I think you can get Individuals of it but I linked to the whole thing.) - HERE

[ILoveDolls]

OMG. I am so in love with baby Sitamat!

[Schipperke]

What an adorable toddler outfit, Schip. She's so cute. Where did you get that outfit?

Samoht is right - the hat is from that collection, it's the only thing I bought.  I couldn't resist it!  The rest of her outfit is standard toddler fare.

[Lilygirl]

As cute as little Sit is in her hat, Ping's is still me favorite!

[Joria]

Awww, Sit is so cute.

[Schipperke]

"The Birthday Girl"

Sitamat has had a couple of birthdays since the last update.  She becomes a child:





Here she is with Great-Uncle (I think that's the correct term) Mortimer Goth.  It seems Mortimer has left his job in politics and joined the army, perhaps so he could be closer to his younger brother Asa.  Unfortunately, Mortimer died the day after this meeting in the park.



Riding the school bus with her friend Fernando Ursine:



Sitamat's teen birthday and her appearance after getting new clothes and a haircut:





Her traits now are Couch Potato, Friendly, Bookworm and Neurotic.  She quickly pops a wish to master the Painting and Writing skills.  I lock it in, planning to later change it so that will be one of her unique LTWs.

So, now that she's a teenager, we know what that means - time to start scouting out the eligible bachelors.  Actually, that started when she began school, but now the hunt is on in earnest.  In the Clan Douglas Dynasty, spouse-hunting became very difficult by the 4th generation - there just didn't seem to be very many candidates of the right age, and most of them had horrible personalities.  So far (touch wood) in this dynasty, things are very different.  There are males of the right age in the Ursine, Hart and Langerak families, plus several new families that have moved to town.  And none of them have awful personalities.  How to choose? 

This is Damion Boucher.  His family now lives in the Goth mansion.  I figure it's time Sit tried out some romantic interactions.  In this picture, they've just had their first kiss:



I was under the impression they were getting along very well, but right after the kiss Sitamat popped a wish to brush her teeth three times!  Do you think she's trying to tell me something?  I think we need to look a little more before deciding on Mr. Right.

[ratchie]

Sit is a very beautiful young lady. Oh the neurotic trait you should look forward to endless teeth brushing,stove checking and staring out of the window. On the plus side all are very easy wishes to fulfill so you can get loads of happiness points.

Rachel